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Fontaine appointed new Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest Supt.

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Conseil scolaire du Nord-Ouest (CSNO) has appointed Denis Fontaine as the new superintendent for francophone schools in Falher, Peace River and Grande Prairie. He will start Aug. 1, says a CSNO news release May 30. Fontaine…
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Pleasantview celebrates Seniors’ Week

Pleasantview Lodge in High Prairie hosted its annual Seniors’ Week lunch on June 5 to celebrate Alberta Seniors Week, June 2-8. Seniors were served hamburgers, salad and treated to a Creamsicle for dessert. After lunch, seniors and visitors played bingo…
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Lumber giants reveal harvesting plans

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Harvesting plans for three forestry companies operating in the High Prairie and Slave Lake regions were presented June 5 at a joint open house at the High Prairie Legion. Plans were displayed by West Fraser Timber…
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Class of 2025 will ‘Try and Change the World’

Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Reaching a major milestone, the 2025 graduating class at Peace River Glenmary School was honoured at commencement ceremonies June 1. Families and friends honoured the class of 52 students although only 48 walked the stage. Today…
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Town of High Prairie salutes seniors

The Town of High Prairie hosted its annual Seniors’ Week barbecue on June 3 at the Sports Palace to celebrate Alberta Seniors Week, June 2-8. Seniors were served hamburgers, salad and ice cream and entertained with music.
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Want to go the extra mile to make your yard look beautiful? The rewards are not only personal but could win you a prize! Kimiwan Lake Naturalists and the Town of McLennan are again offering gift card prizes from a…
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Wheels spinning in hopes of raising money for charity

Prairie River Gas Co-op hosted the Tour of Hope barbecue June 5 to raise funds for Kids With Cancer Society. The annual Tour of Hope – held June 3-8 in 2025 – is an epic cycling adventure through spectacular scenery…
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Going solar

The solar-powered night light at the Hilda Eben Park skateboard facility in Slave Lake is getting replaced, and thanks to a donation, including this one of $1,000 from Cardinal Energy, it should be happening sometime fairly soon. Presenting the cheque…
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Richard FroeseSouth Peace News Faust RCMP encourage parents to start teaching their children at an early age how to properly respond to an emergency. It is important to start when children are young, acting detachment commander Cpl. Dennis Kerr states…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Water lovers, nature enthusiasts, and people who love kayaking, canoeing, being on or by the water, are invited to participate in Paddle the Peace on Aug. 16. “Registration opened on June 1, and spots fill up…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter The Town of Peace River is welcoming back an initiative that showcases the 12 playgrounds in the community, with the intent to show off the beautiful greenspace the community has to offer. Recreation program- mer Taylor…
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Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Seniors interested in attending community events are welcomed to participate in Northern Sunrise County’s 55+ community van outings. “We try to offer multiple outings per month for our residents 55 and older as they provide opportunities…
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Best in the province!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Peace River and District Chamber of Commerce members were elated to discover they’d been chosen to receive the Chamber-of-the-Year award at the Alberta Chambers of Commerce annual general meeting and policy plenary session in Medicine Hat…
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The installation of energy-efficient lighting upgrades at the Grimshaw Mile Zero Regional Multiplex are completed, town council announced May 9. Finished earlier this spring, the project was partially funded by the Community Energy Conservation Program, administered by the Municipal Climate…
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Best care anywhere!

Emily PlihalLocal JournalismInitiative Reporter Are you looking for something for your canine buddy to do while you’re busy? Look no further than the new Second Star to the Right Doggy Daycare in Peace River for all your pup’s entertainment needs!…
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